Illinois Medical District Commission

The Illinois Medical District Commission (IMDC) is the governing body of the Illinois Medical District (IMD), a 560-acre medical and technology sanctuary in Chicago. As the second largest urban medical district in the United States, it serves as a massive economic engine, home to four major hospitals, two universities, and over 40 healthcare-related entities. The Commission is tasked with fostering a collaborative ecosystem for biotech, life sciences, and health tech companies through strategic land use and infrastructure development. Key facilities under its purview include the Chicago Technology Park, which provides incubator space and laboratory facilities for early-stage life science companies. The IMDC works to attract global healthcare innovators while supporting the growth of local research and clinical care institutions.